7 days in Cape May & Philadelphia Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): experience rural life at Jersey Shore Alpacas, take a tour by water with Salt Marsh Safari The Skimmer, and then kick back and relax at Cape May Beach. On the 9th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: try to win big at Borgata Casino, then try to win big at Caesars Atlantic City Casino, and then take a leisurely stroll along Atlantic City Boardwalk.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Cape May day trip tool.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Philadelphia International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Dover Air Force Base. In May in Cape May, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Philadelphia.

Explore Philadelphia's surroundings by going to Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square) and Brandywine River Museum of Art (in Chadds Ford). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Independence Hall, try to win big at Harrah's Philadelphia, take in nature's colorful creations at Chanticleer, and ponder the world of politics at City Hall Visitor Center.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Philadelphia trip maker tool.

Drive from Cape May to Philadelphia in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C.